Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
29
FINAL
37
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 37-29, improving their record to 2-1. The game was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Bills who ultimately seized the victory on their home turf.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his skills, throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his role as a key offensive weapon. Meanwhile, Buffalo's Ray Davis dominated the ground game with an impressive 114 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels. Ladd McConkey also shined for Los Angeles, racking up 115 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays at pivotal moments. Terrel Bernard's interception shifted momentum back to Buffalo, while TJ Parker's sack helped stall a late-game drive from the Chargers. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Bernard's pick set up a touchdown drive, allowing Buffalo to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 46 | 26 | 57% | 275 | 3 | 1 | 86.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 23 | 64% | 253 | 3 | 0 | 112.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 20 | 114 | 5.7 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 46 | 2.9 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 9 | 115 | 12.8 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 59 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 53 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

